Bills bulk up the backfield, sign Mike Tolbert

The Bills got rid of the Ryan brothers, and they’re still bulking up to try to compensate.

According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN, the Bills are signing former Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert.

Tolbert will come in with some familiarity with new coach Sean McDermott, but he’s also the second fullback they’ve added today.

They reached agreement with Falcons fullback Patrick DiMarco already today, so they’re clearly trying to send a message about their intent, after bringing back quarterback Tyrod Taylor to the league’s top rushing offense.

It’s obvious. Everybody outside of Buffalo that doesn’t watch their games think Tyrod is a good QB because of his low INT numbers, while discounting being dead last in passing. They get fullbacks because if they don’t, McCoy can’t run against a stacked box every play, meaning no yards will be produced. Watkins is an All-Pro WR, but Tyrod can’t get him the ball…

Yeah, the Bills lacked a true short yardage back, so this makes sense even with the current state of the roster and the other signing today. They also need to protect themselves in the event that Gillislee is signed to a deal they have no intention to match. As far as I know, he’s a pretty solid character guy as well. Looks like they are trying to fill the offensive holes via FA, and turning the defense over to the draft. Which is fine, just need some secondary help.